Queen's Brian May kicks his leather sneakers to the curb

Queen guitarist Brian May is a staunch supporter of animal rights, but he says he always had problems explaining why he always wore leather sneakers. Well, no more.

May says, "I reasoned with myself that I needed to go with tradition -- stick with what had been my habit ever since Live Aid. Nike and Adidas were part of my make-up. Right? But ... really there was no explanation. And vegan shoes were always uncomfortable - right?

"Well, I finally went for it for our opening blitz at the Oscars. I chose the brand new line of YATAY shoes - vegan, environmentally friendly, and - COMFORTABLE! And also, my conscience felt so much better. No more explaining to do!!! So now I am hooked...

"Remember! You don’t have to be a vegan to eat vegan food. Or buy vegan stuff. But every time you invest in vegan merchandise you invest in the health of the planet and the animals that live on it, including ourselves. And you don’t have to make any more excuses!!!"